Sterile vs organic cotton
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I think either is fine.
Personally using sterile and it's perfect. Haven't tried organic however
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Personally using sterile and it's perfect. Haven't tried organic however
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I use Peaches and Cream Yarn from Walmart. I did try the Organic cotton from CVS and I do boil any cotton that I use. Some boil, some don't.
Here's a thread on it -
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/474060-organic-cotton-versus-sterile-bleached-whats-story.html
Good Luck to You.
Here's a thread on it -
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/474060-organic-cotton-versus-sterile-bleached-whats-story.html
Good Luck to You.
I wanted to try cotton so I used what we had in the bathroom which was target store brand jumbo 100% pure cotton I did not boil or anything and it's been working great on my rda. No funky taste at all and clean flavor with massive vape clouds. Going to try peaches and cream and some organic but I don't see a need for just to try out.
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I tried both sterile and organic. I chose organic and have been extremely pleased with it
picky people pick Peter Pan.................oh pooh, not on the list of choices.
Read up and choose whatever you end up feeling comfortable about trying.
I personally use Sterile cotton balls - but that is just me and no I don't spend time boiling Sterilized cotton.
Read up and choose whatever you end up feeling comfortable about trying.
I personally use Sterile cotton balls - but that is just me and no I don't spend time boiling Sterilized cotton.
You are ging to get responses both ways. IMO it's all a matter of what works for you and makes you happy. The link in keonee's post has more good links in it and some interesting opinions.
Personally I use Q-tips. I have also used sterile gauze, cutting a few threads off and rolling them. Both have a flavor of hydrogen peroxide for a bit, but I feel that's safe to inhale. I'm also reasonably sure this stuff doesn't have any critters in it which could possibly bother me.
Also, if you're going to wash your cotton, use distilled water. There's all kinds of stuff in tap water.
Personally I use Q-tips. I have also used sterile gauze, cutting a few threads off and rolling them. Both have a flavor of hydrogen peroxide for a bit, but I feel that's safe to inhale. I'm also reasonably sure this stuff doesn't have any critters in it which could possibly bother me.
Also, if you're going to wash your cotton, use distilled water. There's all kinds of stuff in tap water.
The main reason I use sterile is because if it's good enough for a surgeon to stick it in your body during surgery, it's good enough to still in my ecig lol
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I prefer CVS Organic cotton balls, but not for the Whole Foods, Tree Hugging, Hippie reasons that they actually exist.
Simply, I prefer the consistancy of them for wicking.
Simply, I prefer the consistancy of them for wicking.
I bought sterile cotton balls because that is what I could find locally. I tried it before I boiled it. Got a slightly funky task, so I boiled it. I had no issues after that. I also found that by boiling it, it doesn't entirely refluff to its original state, so it's a bit easier to roll and to work with.
But really, the correct answer is whatever works for you.
But really, the correct answer is whatever works for you.
I'm currently using "100% cotton" sterile cotton balls from CVS. No big complaints, but I'm going to try boiling a few to see if I notice a difference.
Question for those who boil: Do you boil in tap water, or distilled water? I just got groceries and don't feel like making a trip to the store just to pay for distilled water. Does it make that much of a difference?
Question for those who boil: Do you boil in tap water, or distilled water? I just got groceries and don't feel like making a trip to the store just to pay for distilled water. Does it make that much of a difference?
I use the organic in the green bag from walgreens. I don't boil it. It has a little cottony taste for about 5 hits but it's not horrible and it quickly goes away. Whether sterile or organic, the main thing is that these don't have insecticides or other farming chemicals in them.
dannyrl: If you're going to boil use distilled. Tap water has minerals and chlorine and who knows what else in it, personally I think you're better off not wasting your time and just wicking up straight from the bag. It takes a lot longer to boil than to just blow some hits out to get rid of the taste. Cotton is bleached with hydrogen peroxide which is water with an extra oxygen atom on it. It breaks down into water and oxygen when heated. Nothing really to worry about.
dannyrl: If you're going to boil use distilled. Tap water has minerals and chlorine and who knows what else in it, personally I think you're better off not wasting your time and just wicking up straight from the bag. It takes a lot longer to boil than to just blow some hits out to get rid of the taste. Cotton is bleached with hydrogen peroxide which is water with an extra oxygen atom on it. It breaks down into water and oxygen when heated. Nothing really to worry about.
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Nice to hear all the positives about cotton cannot wait to try it with the custards
What's with all the pre-boiling of your cotton? Won't that stuff get heated to over 200 degrees when you fire the coil? Just curious.
I vape my cotton balls right out of the bag and the yarn right from the spool. (Keep in mind I've also eaten raw beaver feet).
I vape my cotton balls right out of the bag and the yarn right from the spool. (Keep in mind I've also eaten raw beaver feet).
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In my experiences it makes the cotton more fluffy and softer.
Thought this was hilarious. xD
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KODIAK;12647761 said:Are you wiping your .... with it or vaping it?
I suppose I could do both. xD I just find it easier to wick after I boil it.
plus I just enjoy feeling how soft it is. (in my hand) xDSent from my SCH-S738C using Tapatalk
I'm using the organic Swisspers from Amazon. I don't boil. Once I do a build I wet them with juice and fire them a few times before using. That seems to burn off any funky cotton taste.
I use the sterile stuff. I don't buy organic to make a statement. Mostly the inverse statement of everyone who buys everything organic! But as far as sterile cotton, this is usually how it's done.
Medical products must be sterilized in the container in which they are sold. This is why the sterile cotton from CVS comes in a paper bag. Sterile cotton is first sorted and processed to make sure no contaminants are in the product. A wound dressing would not work well if it has twigs and other junk that is found in the field where it is grown. This process ensures that the sterile cotton is more "pure" than the organic has to be to be sold commercially. The cotton is then treated with a hydrogen peroxide solution and packaged wet in the inner paper container. It is then heated to a temperature that is high enough to kill microorganisms without igniting the cotton (which is wet, so it can be heated to higher temperatures). The end result is sealed sterile cotton.
A bunch of people have been concerned about residual hydrogen peroxide in the cotton when it is used for vaping. This is essentially a non-issue. In order for anything to bear the "U.S.P." title it must conform to standards for impurity, which include any remaining hydrogen peroxide. When hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is exposed to organic material or heat it decomposes to a mix (depending on the steps of the reaction) of hydrogen, water, and oxygen. This is then removed by the heat in the sterilization process. Hydrogen peroxide is unstable on it's own, which is why a bottle of H2O2 becomes less effective after it's past it's expiration date.
In short, the sterile cotton actually has less contaminants than the organic cotton. "Organic" does NOT mean pesticide free, and there is no real data to show how well boiling actually removes these contaminants. Most organic fertilizers and pesticides contain metals, which are exactly some of the things people are concerned about inhaling. Personally I would stay with the sterile cotton and avoid the organic.
Medical products must be sterilized in the container in which they are sold. This is why the sterile cotton from CVS comes in a paper bag. Sterile cotton is first sorted and processed to make sure no contaminants are in the product. A wound dressing would not work well if it has twigs and other junk that is found in the field where it is grown. This process ensures that the sterile cotton is more "pure" than the organic has to be to be sold commercially. The cotton is then treated with a hydrogen peroxide solution and packaged wet in the inner paper container. It is then heated to a temperature that is high enough to kill microorganisms without igniting the cotton (which is wet, so it can be heated to higher temperatures). The end result is sealed sterile cotton.
A bunch of people have been concerned about residual hydrogen peroxide in the cotton when it is used for vaping. This is essentially a non-issue. In order for anything to bear the "U.S.P." title it must conform to standards for impurity, which include any remaining hydrogen peroxide. When hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is exposed to organic material or heat it decomposes to a mix (depending on the steps of the reaction) of hydrogen, water, and oxygen. This is then removed by the heat in the sterilization process. Hydrogen peroxide is unstable on it's own, which is why a bottle of H2O2 becomes less effective after it's past it's expiration date.
In short, the sterile cotton actually has less contaminants than the organic cotton. "Organic" does NOT mean pesticide free, and there is no real data to show how well boiling actually removes these contaminants. Most organic fertilizers and pesticides contain metals, which are exactly some of the things people are concerned about inhaling. Personally I would stay with the sterile cotton and avoid the organic.
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